Thursday Crafts: Whimsical Activities

On Monday I went to Lowe’s and raided their paint chip section.

Free paint swatches are one of the greatest things about living in America. I’m sure the paint companies don’t make them with the intent of me taking 100 at a time but it evens out, I’m sure.

I wasn’t sure what I intended doing with them when I scooped them up but I did know that I needed them. Last night I decided to take all of the Valspar brand swatches and write a whimsical activity on each that I like to do when I’m feeling down or need a pick me up.

Then I hole punched the cards and slid a key ring through them. Here are some pictures of the finished product, the list of ideas, and some pictures of me doing the activities:

+ explore a dead end

+ a photo you find inspiring

+ write a letter

+ make a snow, carpet, sand angel

+ twirl

+ play with sidewalk chalk

+ dance somewhere

+ have a picnic

+ take pictures in a photobooth

+ wear a tutu (and bold lipstick)

+ make a list that requires thinking & creativity

+ dress up (costumes, fancy clothes, whatever)

+ knit something simple and lovely

+ create something with glitter

+ go on a drive with the windows down

+ make paper snowflakes

What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever seen done with paint swatches?

2 Comments

melydia on February 16, 2012 at 1:57 pm

I always think about grabbing a bunch of paint swatches when I’m at Lowe’s or wherever, but then I feel all awkward, like I’m going to be yelled at by the staff for taking free stuff. I’ve also heard of people getting the wallpaper sample books for free after the new ones have come in, but I don’t have the courage to do that either. I’m apparently too wimpy to be a true artist. 🙂

Mary Has Sound on February 16, 2012 at 2:04 pm

Ah! You should just do it! They seriously don’t care. The first time I did it I was a bit hesitant and I try not to take a lot of the cool glittery and textured swatches because those must be more expensive to produce but the plain colors I just load up on! Go do it now!! WalMart, Lowe’s, and Home Depot are great places to do it at.

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melydia on February 16, 2012 at 1:57 pm

I always think about grabbing a bunch of paint swatches when I’m at Lowe’s or wherever, but then I feel all awkward, like I’m going to be yelled at by the staff for taking free stuff. I’ve also heard of people getting the wallpaper sample books for free after the new ones have come in, but I don’t have the courage to do that either. I’m apparently too wimpy to be a true artist. 🙂
Mary Has Sound on February 16, 2012 at 2:04 pm

Ah! You should just do it! They seriously don’t care. The first time I did it I was a bit hesitant and I try not to take a lot of the cool glittery and textured swatches because those must be more expensive to produce but the plain colors I just load up on! Go do it now!! WalMart, Lowe’s, and Home Depot are great places to do it at.